Bell-Graham Elementary School vs West Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
West Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
| Measure | Bell-Graham Elementary School Saint Charles, Illinois | West Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 2,303 | #391 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7101 of 50,301 | #14366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| city | Saint Charles | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 65.7).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 28.7%).
- •West Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell-Graham Elementary School better than West Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell-Graham Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell-Graham Elementary School and West Elem School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Saint Charles and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell-Graham Elementary School: 520. West Elem School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell-Graham Elementary School and West Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bell-Graham Elementary School is 171st of 2,303 and West Elem School is 391st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).